No Risk, no Reward! Know Risk, Know Reward!

Theme: No Risk, no Reward! Know Risk, Know Reward!

Verse: So, He said, ‘Come.’ And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. (Matthew 14:29)

In sports we often see teams and individuals “playing not to lose” vs. “playing to win.” (Yes, there is a difference!)

Playing “not to lose” is where you take no risk what-so-ever whereas playing “to win” leads to the occasional mistake while playing with total confidence in the eventual outcome. I don’t know what the actual stats are, but it seems like when a team or person plays “not to lose” they often do just that, LOSE. The opponent senses fear or apprehension which in turn provides the opponent with extra confidence to post the victory.

The best coaches do not punish players for making hustle mistakes. They know that taking some risk will expand the players’ abilities allowing them to reach their full potential. God acts in the same way.

So, when it comes to our faith walk, let’s not be afraid to step out boldly. “Playing to win” is how God wired us. As Christians, He wants us to boldly take risks as He fills and leads us. He will do GREAT things in and through us.

Have an AWESOME Week!

Adapted from True Competitor by Dan Britton and Jimmy Page